American Roulette
Double Zero, Higher House Edge
Experience the US-style wheel with both 0 and 00 pockets and classic Vegas vibes.
What is American Roulette?
Core Mechanics
American Roulette uses the same basic bet types and payout ratios as European Roulette but adds a double-zero pocket, increasing the number of outcomes from 37 to 38. Straight-up bets still pay 35:1 and outside bets still pay 1:1 or 2:1, but the extra 00 pocket means that the underlying probabilities shift more in favour of the house. As a result, the house edge on most bets rises to about 5.26 percent, compared with 2.7 percent on a single-zero wheel. Some American layouts also include the ‘Five Number Bet’ (0, 00, 1, 2, 3), which carries an even worse edge and is generally discouraged by strategy guides.
Winning Feature Set
Discover the mechanics that separate American Roulette from the rest.
38-pocket wheel with 0 and 00, delivering a ~5.26% house edge on most bets.
Classic US casino presentation with familiar layouts and side bets.
Same inside and outside bet structures as other roulette variants.
Frequently available in live and RNG lobbies, especially for North American audiences.
Often used for promotional or themed tables that replicate Vegas casino floors.
Step-By-Step Guide
Choose an American Roulette table and confirm that both 0 and 00 pockets are present on the wheel.
Place your inside and outside bets just as you would on a European table, targeting numbers, colours or ranges.
When betting closes, the dealer spins the wheel and launches the ball.
The ball comes to rest in one of the 38 pockets; winning bets are paid at the standard roulette payout rates and losing bets are removed.
Repeat or adjust your selections for the next spin.
Pro Betting Tips
- If you can choose between American and European/French, the latter offer better odds due to the single-zero layout.
- Avoid the ‘Five Number Bet’ (0/00/1/2/3) because it usually has the worst house edge on the table.
- Use American wheels mainly when you value theme or specific promos more than optimal maths.
- Stick to simple outside bets if you want lower variance, but remember the house edge is still 5.26 percent.
- Manage bankroll carefully, as the higher edge can erode funds faster over long sessions compared with European tables.
Advantage Summary
Authentic US/Vegas-style experience that some players prefer aesthetically.
Widely offered in American-facing casinos and live lobbies.
Higher house edge (~5.26%) than European or French Roulette, making it less favourable long term.
The extra 00 pocket increases the frequency of losing outcomes on all standard bets.
Player Frequently
Asked Questions
Why is American Roulette worse odds than European?
The extra double-zero pocket adds another losing outcome for most bets, pushing the house edge from roughly 2.7 percent to about 5.26 percent.
Should I ever choose American Roulette?
From a pure maths perspective, European or French is better, but players may choose American tables for theme, familiarity or promotions.
Do payouts differ on American tables?
No, standard payouts like 35:1 on straight-up bets are the same; only the probability of winning changes because of the added 00 pocket.
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